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discipline vs restraint

restraint vs discipline

discipline and restraint both are nouns.

discipline is a verb but restraint is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
discipline Yes No Yes No
restraint Yes No No No
As nouns, restraint is a hyponym of discipline; that is, restraint is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than discipline:
  • discipline: the trait of being well behaved
  • restraint: discipline in personal and social activities
Other hyponyms of discipline include self-denial, self-discipline, control.
discipline (noun) restraint (noun)
training to improve strength or self-control the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
the act of disciplining a device that retards something's motion
the trait of being well behaved discipline in personal and social activities
a branch of knowledge lack of ornamentation
a system of rules of conduct or method of practice a rule or condition that limits freedom
the state of being physically constrained
discipline (verb) restraint (verb)
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
Difference between discipline and restraint

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